As someone now responsible for a bouncing, baby PMO, you are probably wondering whether you are ready. Can you handle the screaming, the demands, the mess? Part of the battle is recognizing that our role has now changed — and we need a new mindset to be successful.
Business Case Benefits
Business cases are a tool to justify projects in financial terms. But what happens when a project’s value isn’t financial? The short answer is that it has zero impact on the bottom line. Here’s what to do about that.
Shoulder Struggle
Are PMOs accountable to their organizations? And should they be? This defines a fundamental, and enduring, debate about the role of the PMO. Whether the PMO is accountable for the delivery of projects, or an enabler, is a crucial choice for any organization.
Business Cases ‘R Us
Business cases are the most commonly used tool for project justification. They are also the least understood. In that project managers are often the ones expected to write a business case, understanding the mindset and approach underlying a successful business case is critical.
Making Cents
When bad PMOs happen to good companies… Most PMOs don’t intend to be dysfunctional, and yet some without question manage to get there. The questions we have to ask are ‘why?’, and ‘what can we do differently?’
Bad Business?
The business case is one of the most common tools used to justify project investments. So why do we get them so wrong? What are the cautions we need to look for in making sure our business cases are effective? A practical guide to the common pitfalls of business case development.